About Meadow Brown
The most abundant butterfly in Britain, a brown species with a single eyespot on each forewing.
Did You Know?
So common it is often overlooked but plays a crucial role as a pollinator of wildflowers in grasslands.
Distribution
Where Meadow Brown can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
Cite This Page
APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/meadow-brown
MLA:
"Meadow Brown." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/meadow-brown.